First off, if you are still doing this at 74, my hat is off to you. (not that i doubt you, just saying, that you've CERTAINLY paid your dues.)

I'm ALMOST halfway in my career. Over 12 years in, 15 to go. I got promoted to Sgt July 1st. I wanted to tell everyone here, but haven't been around the forum much due to work and other "life happens" issues.

It was what I needed to keep motivated. I'll be honest, after all the bullshit in this job for the past 7 years, I was getting close to being that jaded guy that comes unhinged in a roll call briefing.

I see these kids just starting out, assign them field trainers, try to coach them. But I wonder... What the hell were they thinking. Why in the hell would anyone ever sign up for this bullshit?

The pendulum always swings the other way, but it is gonna be a minute before it does.

I know it sucks stopping your life's work. I'm sorry that this political bullshit made you take your stand.

But if I can ask just ONE favor from you... You did this shit for 50 years. You gave all you had to give. Go enjoy your life. Let us (not so) youngsters take it from here and hope we don't fuck it up.

Kevin

First thing, thank you.

Second, you have earned your retirement. Do not have any feeling of guilt.

P.S., the part about Charles Manson. I could not even start to imagine being in the same room.

After 50 years of service to your country and your community, you deserve time to yourself. Thank you for over half a lifetime of service.

I’d say you did more than your share as it is. Please enjoy your retirement to the fullest.

May you have a fantastic, 4th or 5th retirement.

Thank you.


I wonder with all the men of principle leaving if this is what the left wants. The men and women with standards, ethics, all on their way out.

Thank you for your service, dedication and principle!

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Originally posted by Excam_Man:
First, I'd like to thank you for your service (military and police officer).

Second, I'd like to thank you for standing up against this new line of tyranny, which is being force upon US citizens.

You are not alone and I'm sure there's more to follow. We must stand up and take our country back!

Most importantly, I hope your retirement is as fulfilling as your career. You deserve it!

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Thank you Sir.

Thank you for your service and enjoy retirement!

Enjoy your retirement. You earned it.

Thank you sir for your service in all of your capacities. May your retirement bring you much enjoyment!

A toast to you this evening for certain - thanks for your dedication and service to our country and the communities you served.

Thank you for your service in both fields Ulsterman.

I have been retired for many years.

This was "my hobby". I served as a conduit between the Departments and the Unions. If an officer needed evaluation, they knew I would give them an unbiased opinion. Some made it, some didn't.

They dropped me off at the house and the Mrs. was sitting on the porch snapping beans. She said "About time you old fool". She gave me a hug and a kiss.

Life is good.

If you are still on the job, think every decision thru. You might have seconds, you might have minutes but think it thru.

You retired rather than take the covid shot? Or because they mandated the covid shot?

Are you opposed to the vaccine or the vaccine mandate? Both?

Thank you, Sir!

Thank you for your courage to defend Liberty all these years and for making a stand against Tyranny. I can’t think of a better way to hang up one’s spurs than the latter.

Wishing you all the best in retirement.

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Originally posted by ulsterman:...

Life is good. ...

You earned every bit of it.

Thank you for taking the stand and "doing the right thing", every step of the way.

God Bless you Ulsterman.

From one Navy Vet to another may the Good Lord provide you abundance, health, and continuing wisdom.

Thank you for your service sir. I can only imagine the changes you’ve seen. God bless our law enforcement, our military and our country. I pray our country changes directions before it completely destroys itself.

Age 70 and after 50-years of service, you deserve any and all praise for your time, duty and sacrifices. Enjoy the next chapter in a long and fruitful life.